Match report

Caen Defeats Grenoble 2-0 in Ligue 2

Caen
Caen
2–0
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
Feb 28, 2020

Caen clinched a decisive victory over Grenoble in the Ligue 2 match, thanks to an early penalty by J. Pi and an own goal by Brice Maubleu. Despite the early setbacks, Grenoble showed resilience but could not find the back of the net, leaving the scoreline at 2-0 in favor of Caen. The result solidifies Caen's position in the competition and leaves Grenoble searching for answers.

Key Facts

  • • Caen defeated Grenoble 2-0 in Ligue 2
  • • J. Pi scored the opening penalty at 17 minutes
  • • Brice Maubleu scored an own goal at 18 minutes
  • • Adrien Monfray received a yellow card for Grenoble at 16 minutes
  • • A. Belmonte and J. Deminguet also received yellow cards during the match
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams, including N. Gioacchini for Caen and J. Tinhan for Grenoble

Lineups

Caen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Riou (G)
  • 28 A. Weber (D)
  • 18 J. Rivierez (D)
  • 22 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 24 H. Vandermersch (D)
  • 6 P. Oniangué (M)
  • 29 J. Pi (M)
  • 8 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 10 J. Tell (M)
  • 7 N. Gioacchini (F)
  • 14 C. Zady Sery (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 H. Moussaki
  • 32 K. Wa Saka
  • 33 A. Beka Beka
  • 16 T. Callens
  • 27 A. Toufiqui
  • 4 E. Diaw
  • 3 Y. Armougom

Grenoble

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Maubleu (G)
  • 14 L. Nestor (D)
  • 23 J. Mombris (D)
  • 29 P. Gibaud (D)
  • 5 A. Monfray (D)
  • 18 A. Belmonte (M)
  • 21 J. Benet (M)
  • 6 C. Pickel (M)
  • 8 J. Tinhan (M)
  • 7 W. Semedo (M)
  • 2 M. Djitte (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Kristinsson
  • 11 F. Raspentino
  • 17 T. Ondaan
  • 10 F. Michel
  • 24 I. Coulibaly
  • 16 P. Camara
  • 25 A. Abdallah

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    16' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Monfray
  2. Caen
    17' Caen Goal · Penalty
    J. Pi
  3. Caen
    18' Caen Goal · Own Goal
    Brice Maubleu
  4. Grenoble
    38' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    A. Belmonte
  5. Caen
    56' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Deminguet
  6. Grenoble
    67' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Tinhan · On: K. Kristinsson
  7. Grenoble
    67' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Belmonte · On: F. Raspentino
  8. Caen
    70' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Gioacchini · On: H. Moussaki
  9. Grenoble
    76' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Semedo · On: T. Ondaan
  10. Caen
    81' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Tell · On: K. Nsona
  11. Caen
    87' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pi · On: Alexis Beka Beka

Match Stats

Stat Caen Grenoble
Fouls 20 10
Pass Accuracy 70% 79%
Offsides 6 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 323 416
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 226 329
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Pi's penalty in the 17th minute set the tone for Caen, giving them an early lead and momentum
  • ▸ The own goal by Brice Maubleu just a minute later doubled Caen's advantage and put Grenoble on the back foot, making it extremely difficult for them to mount a comeback